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Almost Oblivious

Almost Oblivious

Von: Autumn Baker
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 Almost Oblivious is a podcast breaking the silence on domestic violence. Hosted by advocate and survivor Autumn Baker, we dive into the realities of abuse with personal/survivor stories, expert insights, education/psychology, and a little bit of dark humor along the way. Each episode offers support, awareness, and a sense of community for those affected. Join us to listen, learn, and take a stand. Episodes are released every Tuesday! All music for A/O is created by C.J Brewer.Autumn Baker True Crime
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  • Episode 45: What Healthy Conflict Looks Like (vs. Toxic Conflict)

    Episode 45: What Healthy Conflict Looks Like (vs. Toxic Conflict)
    Oct 7 2025
    In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Autumn sits down for a educational conversation about what healthy conflict really looks like — and how it differs from the toxic, fear-based conflict so many survivors have experienced.Drawing from her own personal experiences, Autumn contrasts the unhealthy, controlling conflict dynamics in her past abusive relationship with the safe, understanding communication she’s found with her husband, Zack. Through compassion and education, she explores how trauma impacts our nervous system’s response to conflict and how survivors can begin to unlearn fear, rebuild trust, and experience peace in new relationships.This episode is perfect for anyone healing from abuse, supporting a survivor, or simply wanting to understand how to handle conflict in healthier, more loving ways.💜 In this episode, you’ll hear about:How toxic conflict often disguises itself as “normal”The key traits of healthy vs. unhealthy communicationHow trauma affects your body’s response to disagreementWhat accountability, empathy, and repair look like in healthy relationshipsPersonal reflections on unlearning chaos and learning safetyAutumn also shares updates, a thank-you for one year of Almost Oblivious, and a gentle reminder to be patient as she works through listener emails!🔗 Resources:Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM):October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, and educate others about the signs and realities of abuse.If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation, help is available:📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFE (7233)www.thehotline.org(Available 24/7 via phone, chat, or text “START” to 88788)📱 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN):1-800-656-4673www.rainn.org💻 National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health:https://ncdvtmh.org/📘 Recommended Reading & Citations:Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Harmony Books.Van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Books.Lerner, H. (1985). The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships. Harper & Row.American Psychological Association (2023). “Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Relationships.” www.apa.org/topics/trauma/relationshipsNational Domestic Violence Hotline (2024). “Signs of Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships.” https://www.thehotline.org/resources/healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships🎧 Listen, Follow & Share: Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream.👉 Follow us @AlmostObliviousPodcast on IG or FB📢 Share this episode to help break the silence and broaden the conversation.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Almost Oblivious Community on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Connect with others and share your storyIf you would like to submit your story or be a guest speaker, please submit a form here! If there are any topics that you think should be covered, please reach out to us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostObliviousPodcast.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlmostObliviousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlmostObliviousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    14 Min.
  • Episode 44: Workplace Abuse & Career Setbacks After Domestic Violence

    Episode 44: Workplace Abuse & Career Setbacks After Domestic Violence
    Sep 30 2025
    In this episode of Almost Oblivious, Autumn dives into an often-overlooked consequence of domestic violence: how abuse seeps into the workplace, derails careers, and forces survivors to rebuild from setbacks. She shares her own (vague) experience with losing a job due to her situation, and walks listeners through:The many forms workplace abuse can take (from harassment to retaliation)Real-life survivor scenarios and how abuse impacted their work livesCareer setbacks survivors commonly face (gaps in work history, loss of confidence, economic abuse)Strategies for rebuilding: resume framing, exploring trauma-informed employers, networking, and community resourcesLegal protections and “safe leave” laws (federal and state-level) — with the crucial advice: check your own state lawsWords of hope: your career may have been disrupted, but it can be rebuilt on your termsListeners will have a better understanding of how DV affects professional life — and actionable tools to move forward.Also, the episode ended up not being longer than anticipated. :)🔗 Resources:Hotlines & National SupportNational Domestic Violence Hotline — Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788The HotlineThe Hotline (website) — live chat, local provider directory, safety planning, resourcesThe HotlineNYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline (for New York listeners) — call 800-942-6906 or text 844-997-2121Domestic Violence Prevention OfficeLegal / Employment Protections & InformationU.S. Department of Labor — employment law FAQs and worker resourcesDOL“4 Types of Employment Laws That Can Help DV Survivors at Work” — examples of state protections & safe leave lawsDOL BlogWashington State Domestic Violence Leave Act — job-protected leave, safety accommodationsWashington Labor & IndustriesOregon’s domestic violence worker protections (reasonable accommodations, leave, confidentiality)OregonDomestic violence leave laws by state (overview/comparison)PaycorMaryland “Domestic Violence & Your Job” — info on FMLA, safe leave, unemployment after DVMaryland People's Law LibraryStatistics & ResearchSurvivors lose 8 million days of paid work per year in the U.S. due to DV. That’s equivalent to over 32,000 full-time jobs.The Hotline+2Center for Domestic Peace+2Between 21% and 60% of survivors lose their jobs due to abuse-related reasons.dvptxk.org+2Center for Domestic Peace+2In a survey, 83% of survivors reported their partner disrupted their employment or caused them to lose opportunitiesIWPRIn research, 8.5% of people with DV experience reported losing a job because of the abuse.PMC🎧 Listen, Follow & Share: Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream.👉 Follow us @AlmostObliviousPodcast on IG or FB📢 Share this episode to help break the silence and broaden the conversation.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Almost Oblivious Community on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Connect with others and share your storyIf you would like to submit your story or be a guest speaker, please submit a form here! If there are any topics that you think should be covered, please reach out to us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostObliviousPodcast.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlmostObliviousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlmostObliviousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    15 Min.
  • Episode 43: Reminders During Heavy Times

    Episode 43: Reminders During Heavy Times
    Sep 16 2025

    In this short episode of Almost Oblivious, Autumn shares space to process the collective heaviness following the recent tragedy in our country. Violence—no matter where it happens—leaves behind shock, grief, and trauma. Autumn offers reminders for coping in difficult times: unplugging from social media, stepping back from the 24/7 news cycle, grounding in the present moment, and leaning on community for support.

    This episode is a reminder that we were never meant to carry trauma alone. Healing begins when we pause, breathe, and care for ourselves and each other.

    🔗 Resources:

    • www.psychologytoday.com

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
      💬 Text “START” to 88788
      🌐 thehotline.org
      24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and resources.

    • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988 for immediate support, available 24/7.

    • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with crisis counselors for stress, trauma, and grief.

    • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine – Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640 for mental health support.

    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat at rainn.org for confidential support (helpful if trauma was triggered by past violence).

    • Crisis Text Line – Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text.

    • 🌍 For listeners outside the U.S.: Please look up your local crisis hotline number, or check this international directory: findahelpline.com.


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    8 Min.
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